History of Southend
During the time of Domesday Book, the place now known as Southend was a shared territory between the manors of Prittlewell and Milton. The Southend area was surrounded by other manors, particularly, Southchurch Hall at the east and Leigh at the west.

Theatres of Southend
Southend has three theatres that will provide you with a variety of entertaining performances. They may not be as grand or as revered as the West End theatres in London, but they are surely nothing to scoff at either.

Southend by the Numbers
For trivia buffs, here's a rundown of interesting numerical factoids about Southend.